CarVerify

Free Car Check

E423 LFA

1988 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

41,860 mi
Last recorded41,860 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationE423 LFA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 41,860 miles

Nearside mirror cover missing, no sharp edges

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 6 Feb 2017 41,860 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering rack insecure bolts loose (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside mirror cover missing, no sharp edges

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 10 Feb 2016 39,851 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)

brake pedal rubber starting to split

nearside mirror backing missing

Fail 29 Jan 2016 39,851 miles

Fuel system component leaking injection pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)

brake pedal rubber starting to split

nearside mirror backing missing

Pass 9 Feb 2015 31,839 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside mirror backing missing

Fail 4 Feb 2015 31,839 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside mirror backing missing

Pass 21 Mar 2014 23,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 23,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 18,330 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 18,330 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 12,793 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 12,793 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 4,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 4,220 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 95,837 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 95,837 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 88,535 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Mar 2009 88,535 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 79,194 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 79,194 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 2 Jun 2007 72,669 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 72,669 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 61,450 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 61,450 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Leaf spring shackle bracket fractured (2.4.B.6b)

Offside Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

vacuum servo pipe poorly fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2005 68,576 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2005 68,576 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

oil leak

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
Full Ford Transit reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

E423 LFA is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 56,734 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E423 LFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 38 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E423 LFA?

You can check the full history of E423 LFA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was E423 LFA registered?

E423 LFA is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 April 1988.

Is E423 LFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E423 LFA shows 26 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E423 LFA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on E423 LFA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.